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DR. BARBARA STURM'S RED CARPET-READY SKINCARE ROUTINE
29th Apr 2026
A step-by-step guide to achieving photo-ready, radiant skin ahead of your next event.
Flawless, luminous skin starts with the right preparation. From the Met Gala to more intimate events, Dr. Barbara Sturm's approach to red carpet skin focuses on calming inflammation, deep hydration, and optimizing skin function for an instant, healthy glow. This year, the Dr. Barbara Sturm team is preparing VIP guests with the THERMAL SCULPT RENEWAL FACIAL – a state-of-the-art treatment combining glow-activating formulations with advanced hot and cold thermal technology to stimulate collagen and visibly sculpt, refine, and revitalize the complexion.
While the treatment is available to book at Dr. Barbara Sturm Spa & Boutiques, you can also recreate the signature STURMGLOW™ at home. This 6-step routine combines gentle exfoliation, multi-level hydration, and targeted, glow-enhancing ingredients to leave skin smooth, plump, and event-ready.
Step 1: Cleanse
Cleansing is an essential first step in any at-home facial to remove impurities, and leave skin clear, calm, and balanced. Formulated with hydrating actives like Panthenol and Aloe Vera, Dr. Sturm’s non-stripping, foaming CLEANSER soothes and nourishes while supporting the skin barrier.
Step 2: Exfoliate
Next, exfoliate with the ENZYME CLEANSER to refine and even the complexion, ensuring a smooth base for make-up application. Enriched with Papain, Niacinamide and brightening Vitamin C, it gently buffs away dead skin and any dry, rough patches, leaving the complexion visibly revitalized and more even toned. It also helps optimize the absorption and efficacy of the skincare steps that follow.
Step 3: Treat
Recreate a post-facial glow in just ten minutes with the EVERYTHING HYDROGEL MASK – a bio cellulose sheet mask drenched in a potent blend of hydrating and glow-enhancing ingredients. Designed to fit closely to the skin, it helps deliver actives efficiently, leaving the complexion visibly smoother, plumper, and more radiant. Top tip: for an added cooling, de-puffing effect, store it in the refrigerator before use.
Step 5: Moisturize
Lock in hydration and create a smooth, comfortable base with Dr. Barbara Sturm’s FACE CREAM. Rich in antioxidants and nourishing actives, it helps seal in moisture while supporting the skin barrier for a supple, radiant finish. The fast-absorbing texture sits seamlessly under makeup, smoothing and priming the complexion for even, long-lasting application.
Step 6: Bronze & Glow
Finish by enhancing your skin’s natural radiance with a few drops of EVERYTHING BRONZING DROPS. Applied to the high points of the face - cheekbones, temples, and wherever the light naturally hits - they deliver a subtle, sun-kissed warmth with a soft-focus, luminous finish.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Recommends
"I always suggest taking HYALURONIC FACE MIST with you to refresh your glow and hydrate through the night, alongside LIP BALM to keep your lips supple and moisturized."
